The Sudanese and South Sudanese people who have suffered greatly through decades of conflict deserve the benefits of a lasting peace.

I welcome the historic agreement that was reached today between the Republic of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan on a number of critical issues.

Pursuant to section 1072 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81), I hereby submit the enclosed implementation plan for the whole-of-government vision prescribed in the 2010 National Security…

The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan have chosen to take another important step on the path away from conflict toward a future in which their citizens can live in dignity, security, and prosperity.

It is wholly unacceptable to respond to a video... with violence.

It is, I think by definition, a terrorist attack when there is a prolonged assault on an embassy with weapons.

We do believe in something called opportunity.

Education, it was my gateway to opportunity.

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If Seth can come up here with a broken wrist, then there is not a student here who cannot get registered and make sure they go to vote.

There is not a country on Earth that wouldn't gladly trade places with the United States of America.

It ought to concern every person, because it's a debasement of our common humanity.

Every child out here is equipped to compete and to be good citizens.

Teachers are so devoted, so dedicated to their kids.

As president of our country, and commander-in-chief of our military, I accept that people are going to call me awful things every day. And I will always defend their right to do so.

As president of our country, and commander in chief of our military, I accept that people are going to call me awful things every day. And I will always defend their right to do so.

And that's why the United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

As the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world, the United States Government bears a responsibility to ensure that taxpayer dollars do not contribute to trafficking in persons.